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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba slammed by French media
MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Paul Pogba has been heavily criticised by the French media following his performance against Bulgaria.
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France eased to a 4-1 win last night in their World Cup qualifier at the Stade de France, their first win of Group A.
But United's world-record signing Pogba, who cost £89million in the summer from Juventus, failed to impress French newspaper L'Equipe.
The 23-year-old midfielder was slammed in the paper's player ratings and picked up a measly 4/10.
Les Blues manager Didier Deschamps also criticised Pogba for his display, but admits he wasn't in his natural position.
“I don’t like evaluating one player individually. [Pogba] alternated between good things and less good things,” he said.
Paul Pogba slammed by French media after Bulgaria performance
L'Equipe's ratings for the French players after les Bleus' 4-1 win over Bulgaria last night. pic.twitter.com/elRnvTSUXq
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“But he did not play in a position that highlights him. In this position, his role is more about the construction of the game.
"He has everything to do it. He did good things tonight. And some others that were less good.”
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